Talk with your family members now about the care you want if you become seriously ill or injured.

When families have discussions about how they want to be treated, it reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and even anger among family members.

It's about helping your family to honor your choices – not to make the choices for you.

Get Started

Of all the conversations you choose to have with loved ones, how you want to spend your last days is probably not at the top of the list. End-of-life conversations can be difficult to begin, but it is important to discuss your wishes with loved ones before a crisis occurs.

Take the Next Step

Once you’ve had the conversation, take the next step. Make a plan.

Complete an Advance Care Directive document.

Share the document with your physician.

Share the document with your loved ones so they will be ready when the time comes.

Advance Care Planning Documents

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

This document describes your personal values and goals for treatment should you not be able to decide for yourself and designates a health care agent to make medical decisions for you.

Attend an Advance Care Planning Session in Port Angeles or Sequim

What if a sudden illness or injury left you unable to make your own medical decisions?

Who do you want to make decisions on your behalf?

Do they know your values, goals and preferences?

Olympic Medical Center invites you to attend one of our free monthly group planning sessions. Help us and your loved ones know your wishes. Call us at (360) 565-9293 to sign up or for more information.